Liesek Explained

Liesek
Settlement Type:Municipality
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Slovakia
Subdivision Type2:Region
Subdivision Name2:Žilina
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Tvrdošín
Pushpin Map:Slovakia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Liesek in Slovakia
Coordinates:49.3667°N 60°W
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1558
Area Total Km2:30.9
Elevation M:631
Population As Of:2004-12-31
Population Total:2588
Population Density Km2:auto
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:027 12
Area Code:+421-43
Blank Name:Car plate
Blank Info:TS

Liesek (Hungarian: Ljeszek) is a village and municipality in Tvrdošín District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.

History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1558.

Geography

The municipality lies at an altitude of 631 metres and covers an area of 30.904 km². It has a population of about 2,595 people.

Climate

According to Köppen climate classification, Liesek has a humid continental climate with warm summers, classified as Dfb.[1]

Church

The Baroque church of Saint Michael Archangel, consecrated at 1818, has been extended in 1996–97. The extension initiated by the parish priest Stefan Koma is a unique blend of the Baroque and modern functionalist style.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Liesek climate . 2024-01-22 . Climate data.